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NATIONAL AND LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE OF PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S EVENTS
JOHN LAMACCHIA CONTINUES JOURNEY ACROSS AMERICA ON HIS BIKE
An East Tennessee man has embarked on a 4,400-mile journey from Washington state to Boston for some good causes.
John LaMacchia plans to raise money for three different groups: Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Thompson Cancer Research Center, and the Cerebral Palsy Center.
PEDAL FOR PAT RIDERS LOG MILES AND MEMORIES
Before Michelle Marciniak decided to get on a bike to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease, she estimated the farthest she had ever pedaled was 25 miles. In September, the former Lady Vol point guard will join the Pedal for Pat peloton for 1,098 miles across five states in 12 days.
Lady Vol Alumni Michelle Marciniak Gifts $50,000 in Honor of Pat Summitt
Pedal for Alzheimer’s announces a generous donation of $50,000 from former Lady Vol MVP and Hall of Famer Michelle Marciniak. This donation was given in memory of her beloved basketball coach and mentor, the late-legendary coach Pat Summitt.
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S WELCOMES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE’S DR. ROBIN HARDIN
Pedal for Alzheimer’s announces growth on the Board of Directors with the appointment of respected University of Tennessee advisor and professor, Dr. Robin Hardin. As a leader in the Sport Management program in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Hardin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization in the management and execution of events.
MADE FOR KNOXVILLE SPOTLIGHTS JOSHUA CRISP
With 1,098 mile bike rides under his belt, this serial entrepreneur is on a mission to redesign communities with seniors in mind.
KNOXVILLE PROFESSIONAL CYCLIST JOINS PEDAL FOR ALZHIMER’S AS EVENT MANAGER
The Knoxville-based charitable organization is pleased to welcome its first employee to lead efforts in creating and managing a variety of road cycling, mountain bike, gravel, and cyclocross events to further the mission of spreading awareness and raising funds for Alzheimer’s research, education, support, and care.
PEDAL FOR PAT IS BACK TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE PAT SUMMITT FOUNDTION
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Six years ago, the Pedal for Pat event raised over $100,000 for the Pat Summitt Foundation in honor of legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt.
THE PEDAL FOR PAT 1,098-MILE CHARITY CYCLING EVENT IS BACK
Pedal for Alzheimer’s announces the Pedal for Pat, 1,098-mile, 12-day charity cycling event is set for September 11-22, 2023. The event will feature a tour of the south’s finest universities, beginning in Knoxville at the University of Tennessee.
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S RELEASES PASSIONFRUIT PEDALIN’ RADLER BEER
Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Ltd. releases the Passionfruit Pedalin’ Radler beer by Knoxville-based Fanatic Brewing Co. The collaboration of a combined passion for raising funds for Alzheimer’s research and healthy beer options for athletes resulted in a light, refreshing beer.
LADY VOL HONORS PAT SUMMITT WITH CYCLING EVENT FOR ALZHEIMER’S
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lady Vol legend Michelle Marciniak is honoring her late friend, coach and mentor, Pat Summitt, all while raising awareness and money for Alzheimer’s, and she’s doing it as only Marciniak would: by riding 500 miles on a bicycle.
FORMER LADY VOL DOING HER PART TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR ALZHEIMER’S
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One of Lady Vols legend Pat Summitt’s players is ready to do her part in raising awareness and money for Alzheimer’s disease research.
HONORING PAT BY PEDALING FOR ALZHEIMER’S
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Ltd. announces the homecoming of University of Tennessee Lady Vol basketball Hall of Famer Michelle Marciniak who joins the organization’s fifth anniversary charity cycling event: Ride Tennessee. Marciniak, who was a part of the inaugural charity cycling event, Pedal for Pat, returns to ride in memory of her […]
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Ltd. announces the organization’s fifth year anniversary endurance charity cycling event: Ride Tennessee. A team of 24 cyclists will ride in the 6-day, 500+ mile route to begin in Nashville with a taste of Music City, and the team will make their way through the foothills to the Smoky […]
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S TO CELEBRATE RIDE TENNESSEE EVENT IN SEPT. 2021
Cyclists will ride in the six-day, 500+ mile route to begin in Nashville and finishing in Downtown Knoxville.
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S ANNOUNCES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY 2021 RIDE TENNESSEE EVENT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Ltd. announces the organization’s fifth year anniversary endurance charity cycling event: Ride Tennessee.
CREEKSIDE HEALTHY LIVING COMMUNITY RECEIVES GRANT FOR ART SUPPLIES
A local retirement community is the recipient of a $1,000 community grant from Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Ltd. The grant, which was awarded to Creekside Healthy Living Community, part of Methodist Retirement Communities, will provide funds for art supplies to benefit the 18 memory care residents.
QUILLEN 100 RAISED MORE THAN $6,000 FOR THE TRI-CITIES AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The inaugural Quillen 100 bicycle race at Bristol Motor Speedway raised more than $6,000 for the Tri-Cities American Heart Association.
KNOXVILLE CYCLIST TEAM PEDALS FOR ALZHEIMER’S TO FLORIDA
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Cyclists were nearing the end of a 12-day event honoring Pat Summitt, all while raising awareness for an Alzheimer’s cure.
QUILLEN 100: BICYCLISTS RACE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR TRI-CITIES AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Bicyclists zipped around world’s fastest half-mile on Saturday as they raised funds for the Tri-Cities American Heart Association in the inaugural Quillen 100.
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S CHARITY RIDE TO BENEFIT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
Pedal for Alzheimer’s is excited to host its third annual charity bike ride to benefit senior living communities that provide support to residents and families facing Alzheimer’s.
KNOXVILLE CYCLIST TEAM PEDALS FOR ALZHEIMER’S TO FLORIDA
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Cyclists were nearing the end of a 12-day event honoring Pat Summitt, all while raising awareness for an Alzheimer’s cure.
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S AWARDS TWO COMMUNITY GRANTS, SENDS CYCLISTS OFF ON 12-DAY BIKE RIDE TO DAYTONA BEACH
Their goal is to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s on the go and at home.
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S CHARITY RIDE TO BENEFIT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
Pedal for Alzheimer’s is excited to host its third annual charity bike ride to benefit senior living communities that provide support to residents and families facing Alzheimer’s.
CLAY SNEED PLANS 1,098-MILE TRIP PEDALING FOR ALZHEIMER’S
Sneed will be honoring his grandmother and others who have suffered at the hands of Alzheimer’s disease in the Pedal for Alzheimer’s event, a 12-day, 1.098-mile ride from Knoxville to Daytona in late September.
DONATE OR RIDE: PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S IS COMING UP
Pedal for Alzheimer’s is June 22nd. You can ride or donate. It benefits the Alzheimer’s Association of Tennessee